So its official, We are recognised by Ayuntamiento de Haria as a naturist area, they erected a rather large sign at the entrance to Charco del Palo this morning, in fact the work men were still there when I took the photo. Great news for Charco del Palo, long may naturism continue.

I just checked out the link www.turismoharia.com and there is the most amazing video of Haria and the surrounding area. Worth a look.

This is a very good news. On the sign: "Respect nudism".
This should also make Reiner

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Keith

31/3/2017 13:54:25

The sign is a good sign (pun intended). I remember a quote somewhere on a travel site 'I was driving through Charco and was shocked to see a naked man' (or something like that). Well, you can't be shocked any more. It reassures and 'gives permission'. Perhaps even encourages.

Hi Keith, thanks for your comments, I think this is a very positive sign (yes pun intended) and hopefully it will reassure all those doubters who seem to think that Charco del Palo is in decline. Well its not, occupancy has never been higher and bookings are already coming in for 2018 Long Live Naturism and Long Live Charco del Palo.

Mariele and Helmut

31/3/2017 17:11:23

good news for Charco, bad news for all the pessimists in and outside of Charco ... and don't forget to give respect and thanks to all the people who worked for this result and the sign

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anlu

1/4/2017 19:27:04

We see all the comments - we thank Helmut & Mariele, we mean the same. 100 %. Thank you Ian, Marco, Werner and all they do. the work for the Charco and us.

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Jackie howard

1/4/2017 08:39:02

A good day for Charco del Palo. Quite clear if you don't like naturism/nudism don't come in!!!! A big THANK YOU should go to Ian and Marco, President and Vice President of the Residents Committee for their hard work in getting this sorted with Haria Ayuntamiento, I know it took them months of talks and meetings but, at last, it has paid off. Well done!!!

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Jim Irwin

1/4/2017 09:41:02

That's very good. Thanks and congratulations to all concerned.
Next step independence for Charco del Palo!

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Holly

1/4/2017 17:26:41

Well I must say that the new sign advertising Charco as a naturist tourist area has certainly caught everyone's attention.It is a ridiculous size that just makes us look like a joke. Could it not have been a little more subtle. Perhaps the residents of Charco Del Palo should have had access to a proof of this enormous monstrosity before it was erected.

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Regular visitor to Charco Del Palo

1/4/2017 17:57:56

Holly, I totally agree with your comments and suggest that the best thing to do with the sign is to use it on the evening of the San Juan Festival 🔥

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Doug

2/4/2017 14:33:24

Great news. Maybe this'll make Reiner think again about re-introducing the naturist status of his terrace.

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Helmut and Mariele

3/4/2017 13:19:25

maybe some observers in and out of Charco are ignoring, that this billboard is more than a simple sign, it is for the international naturist/nudist movement or society a historical step, because it is the only officially recognised naturist village in the world..... Charco is not a resort, it is now an official naturist village where everyone is welcome if he/she brings the respect to the naturist lifestyle of the residents and and guests ... we should bring this message in the world

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Holly

3/4/2017 18:39:01

Since Charco Del Palo was founded It was never deemed necessary to erect an enormous "billboard" advertising the fact that it is Naturist friendly. Perhaps the official signs recognised by naturists throughout the world would have been a sensible option. E.g. FKk CCBN etc.

When you and I first moved into Charco del Palo back in 2000 and 2002 respectively the only sign was FKK. It did the job.

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holly

3/4/2017 19:00:54

Thankyou Wendy very true.

Helmut and Mariele

3/4/2017 18:58:28

it was no secret in the past, that some people tried to bring the naturist life of Charco to a shady image ... this sign is the answer not only of the serious naturists/nudists in Charco, it is the answer of the official hosts of us all ... so, the mayor in the name of the spanish residents and in the name of the serious residents and guests is remining us that the naturist spirit of Charco is still alive.

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John

4/4/2017 21:22:22

I like idea of the sign. Surely the key point is the local authorties paid, erected etc. (Ie they are supportive) this has got to be a positive, has it not?

I agree there could be a smaller version and this could be placed by Reiners!

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Steve

5/4/2017 13:23:49

Looking at how it is erected I imagine that the first semi reasonable breeze will see it as yet more wreckage scattered around Charco, to go with unfinished, abandoned buildings, and indiscriminate dumping of rubbish and worse. Not necessary anyway, as in other posts a simple FKK sign is all that is needed. As for Reiner the sooner he sells up and moves on the better. Do wish someone would buy La Tunera

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John

6/4/2017 12:15:14

I just do not get Reiner's and its attitude to naturism. As the sign says 'Respect nudism'.

It seems to me it is comparable to a sporting holiday complex banning all golfers from using the bar.

We have just returned from a wonderful 15 days but we decided not to frequent Reiner's, at all.

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Jim Irwin

6/4/2017 14:33:10

Some people think the sign is too big. I really don't know as I haven't seen it yet and it's hard to judge from the photo but I think that it's great that the powers that be are supportive. That, I think is more important .
As far as Reiner is concerned (and I could be wrong) I am guessing that he is making more money from the eco trip operators and they do not want naturists sitting around the place. As you say it's like banning golfers from the golf club bar.

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John

14/4/2017 13:30:12

On reflection I would take the golfing analogy a bit further. It is a bit like a golf club where only those who do not play can use the bar.

A year late but we had to take a picture of "One billboard outside Charco del Palo Lanzarote" and posted it on the BN forum.

We think it is totally excellent and a wonderful positive statement to the world about naturism. As Wendy said above, it proves acceptance of Charco del Palo and naturism and proudly accepts that naturism is good for Lanzarote. Spread the word!